Neymar displayed his usual showboating in Barcelona 's 5-1 thrashing of Leganes last weekend, which reopened the debate as to whether it has a place in the game.

Many believe the Brazilian's tricks simply rile the opposition and show a lack of respect, while others feel it is highly entertaining and gives fans value for money.

Opponents, ex-players and the player's manager have all weighed in on the Samba superstar's showboating, including Diego Simeone, whose Atletico Madrid side take on Barcelona on Wednesday night.

Has Neymar gone too far this time? Or is it down to opponents to simply stop him within the rules?

Neymar received criticism for the way he played against Leganes (Image: AFP/Getty)

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Diego Simeone , Atletico Madrid manager

"Neymar is an extraordinary player. He won the Olympic Games after being criticised in Brazil after the two first games. He has found in Barcelona the right place to express his talent.

"Everyone has their own style and their own way of playing. He has been criticised, even in his personal life. He enjoys himself, sings, dances... and destroys teams. They can keep criticising him, the kid responds where he must respond."

Simeone has given a mild response to the debate on Neymar (Image: Shaun Botterill)

Juanfran, Atletico Madrid

"Personally I wouldn't do some of the things which he does. I grew up in a different environment. I do things as I believe and he does them as he believes. But it's not better or worse than his, just different."

Gabi, Atletico Madrid

"Neymar does some things that there is no need for, especially when you're winning."

Neymar evades a challenge from Gabi (Image: Gonzalo Arroyo Moreno)

Luis Enrique, Barcelona manager

"He has his own style and I think it's spectacular for football. We enjoy his play a lot at Barca.

"We know what world we live in and what people focus on, but I like his concept of football, and no-one in La Liga can be surprised by it now."

Enrique has defended his Brazilian superstar (Image: GETTY)

Michael Laudrup, ex-Barcelona and Real Madrid

"Why are you taking the ball across your own half? You're provoking the opposition. At 0-4 you can't be showboating and provoking your opponents."

Laudrup is not a fan of Neymar's antics (Image: Action)

Zinedine Zidane, Real Madrid manager

"That's what Neymar is like. There are those who like it, and others who don't.

"When you do too many tricks, it's to be expected that your opponent will get angry, but in terms of entertainment value, it's great that people get the chance to enjoy the performances of such a player."